Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi

Representing the 12th District of California

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Jobs and Economic Justice

The American people have sent a clear message to Congress—create jobs. It is imperative that Congress act now for struggling families and workers across our country without further delay, to build ladders of opportunity to reignite the American dream for the 14 million Americans out of work. There is no shortage of work ethic in America – there is a shortage of work.

 

Congresswoman Pelosi visits Practice Fusion

 

Congresswoman Pelosi celebrates expansion, innovation, and job creation in the health care industry during a ribbon cutting at Practice Fusion’s new headquarters in the Tenderloin. 

I am committed to building an economy that lifts every American, not just the privileged few. Today’s economic challenges are the result of years of Republican inaction and failed policies that have left more and more Americans behind. It is time to rebuild our economy in a way that's consistent with our values – an economy that rewards hard work and responsibility, not high-flying financial schemes; an economy that's built on a stable foundation, not propelled by overheated housing markets and maxed-out credit cards. We want to build an economy that offers broadly shared prosperity for the long run.

President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress on September 8, 2011 to present his proposal to put our nation back on track—the American Jobs Act. After the President’s speech, I urged Speaker Boehner to move expeditiously to pass the American Jobs Act. The bill is a clear path to help small businesses succeed and hire, provide tax relief for our workers, invest in our infrastructure, grant aid to those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, put our police officers, firefighters, teachers, and veterans to work, and grow our economy now. While the bill has been stalled by House Republicans, several senior Democrats have written to Republicans insisting that hearings be held on the American Jobs Act. To date, the bill has not moved forward.

I support a balanced approach: tackling the challenge of long-term deficit and debt reduction, while investing in the economy to help our small businesses and entrepreneurs attract customers, grow, and hire. I will continue to stand strong against efforts to make drastic cuts to Social Security, Medicare and vital initiatives, such as unemployment benefits, working to preserve the health, education and well-being of the American people. We can live within our means and create jobs, invest in our future and reduce the deficit, starting with an aggressive attack on waste, fraud, and abuse.

House Democrats remain committed to reigniting the American dream and rebuilding the pillars of America that have made our economy strong: small business, entrepreneurs, and an all-inclusive and thriving middle class. We must work together to build ladders of opportunity for all who work hard, take responsibility, and play by the rules.

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More on Jobs and Economic Justice

Dec 5, 2014 Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 321,000 jobs and the unemployment rate held at 5.8 percent, the lowest unemployment rate since July 2008.  With businesses adding 314,000 jobs, this marks the 58th consecutive month of private sector job growth.

Dec 5, 2014 Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today.  Below is a transcript of the press conference.  

Leader Pelosi.  Good morning, everyone. 

Nov 7, 2014 Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 214,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 5.8 percent, the lowest unemployment rate since July 2008.  With businesses adding 209,000 jobs, this marks the 56th consecutive month of private sector job growth.

Oct 15, 2014 Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Treasury Department and Office of Management and Budget announced that the fiscal year 2014 deficit has fallen to $483 billion, the lowest deficit as a percentage of GDP since 2007 – below the average deficit over the last 40 years:

Oct 10, 2014 Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Sep 22, 2014 Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Treasury Department announced it will move forward with steps to regulate corporate inversions:

“Today’s actions by the Treasury are an important step to restoring fairness for middle class families in our tax code.

Sep 18, 2014 Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the CEO-Employee Pay Fairness Act, introduced by Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen, which would limit executive pay tax breaks for CEOs that fail to raise wages for workers:

Sep 15, 2014 Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation to ensure women receive equal pay for equal work:

“Today, Senate Republicans voted for the second time this year against giving women workers the tools they need to ensure that they receive equal pay for equal work.  By failing to stand up for women, Senate Republicans once again refused to put American workers – and middle-class families – first.

Sep 11, 2014 Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked passage of a constitutional amendment to overturn the misguided Citizens United decision by a vote of 54-42:

Sep 10, 2014 Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Governor Jerry Brown signed paid sick leave legislation into law:

“Today’s bill signing by Governor Brown marks a critical step forward for the women and working families of California.